Community Programs Manager
Location: US, CA, Los Angeles 
Department: Children's Nature Institute
Salary range: 28000-32000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Associate Degree
Industry: Education Management
Function: Education

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Job description:
Organization: The Children's Nature Institute's (CNI) mission is to educate children, families and communities through interactive experiences with nature and to inspire respect, responsibility and a connection to the natural environment. CNI’s programs inspire and excite young children up to age 8 about the natural sciences and environmental education through hands-on, student-driven workshops incorporating cutting-edge science instruction, live animals, field trips and real natural artifacts. CNI is also a lead agency in two groundbreaking collaborative models: Education by Nature (#URL_0433e372411671b3958408bcea269f41271ce26aa0840b7272cf60c94b87c99a#) and The Magnolia Community Initiative (#URL_e05479d73d79d3a67ae85336b62a584797c9649b1a62a1ab6f014441029aeec8#). The Institute is housed within the Magnolia Place Family Center, a beautiful and vibrant hub located just outside of downtown Los Angeles. Position Title:  Community Programs ManagerPosition Description:  The Community Programs Manager is responsible for management and delivery of community-based initiatives for the Children's Nature Institute including Conservation All Stars, participation in the Magnolia Community Initiative, Nature Based Professional development, and Education by Nature. This position also supports these programs by providing direct instruction both to educators seeking professional development and to children aged 2-7 through interactive nature experiences including nature hikes and interactions with live animals. Supervision:   Reports to the Executive DirectorPrimary Responsibilities:- Modification, update and delivery of curriculum developed in partnership with LADWP entitled Conservation All-Stars, teaching 1st and 2nd grade students about the importance, impacts and  of energy conservation.- Outreach, coordination, delivery and reporting for 6 Nature Based Professional Development sessions per year. These NbPD sessions focus on teaching techniques that enable early education professionals to include nature as a primary component in early education.- Participation and active collaboration in the Magnolia Community Initiative, taking part in regular meetings, providing key stakeholder input and participating in programming delivered on behalf of the initiative.  Creation and delivery of Magnolia Community Based programming.- Act as the lead force in Education by Nature LA, a collaborative effort through which CNI shall seek to create an inclusive educational community and leverage their collaborative efforts to increase depth, accessibility, publicity and efficacy of environmental education programs. Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and execute initiatives identified by the collaborative.- Delivery of other Nature Discovery Programs or fee-based programs as requested.-Additional Duties as assigned

Requirements:
- AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field- Experience in delivering educational programming- Proven experience in management and delivery of educational programming- Experience in project management and delivery- Outstanding written skills- Proven public speaker with ability to present effectively across wide-range of audiences- Ability to lift 35 lbs- Comfort handling live animals including tarantulas, snakes, rats, insects and other creatures- Ability to pass a live-scan background check and TB clearance.- Current drivers license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle and current insurance.- Bilingual in Spanish (preferred by not required)

Benefits:
Full-time non-exempt position. Range between $28,000 - $32,000 annually commensurate with experience. After a probationary period, benefit package inclusive of paid sick and vacation time and medical, dental and vision benefit package.